Helpful or harmful Navigating AI and faith … Technological progress can be wonderfully helpful. In 1440, the invention of the Gutenberg printing press facilitated the mass production of Bibles – making them accessible and affordable. In recent years, the internet and mobile phones have been used for live-streaming services, sermon podcasts, downloading the Bible in […]
Initiating intergenerational ministry From age-isolated to age-integrated. How do you go about initiating intergenerational ministry in your church? Before answering this question, let’s define intergenerational ministry … Intergenerational ministry is two or more age groups intentionally cooperating in worshiping, witnessing and working together to connect people with Jesus and His Story. It’s where the experiences, […]
What is the goal of children’s ministry? Is it to cultivate godly character, teach biblical morality, develop a Christian worldview, learn the importance of church, help establish Christian relationships, grow together spiritually, partner with parents, make disciples, or something else? What do you think the goal of children’s ministry is? The goal of children’s ministry […]
Here’s a compilation of family ministry quotes from Children’s Ministry Basics. Use them to generate ideas, fuel your writing, stimulate dialogue, strengthen an argument, or make connections. Family Ministry Quotes The most crucial element of family ministry is nurturing relationships with Jesus. Dr. Lawson Murray, Children’s Ministry Basics. Family ministry should be committed to one […]
What does the Bible say about families? This is a challenging question. Even though families are God’s idea and were initially created by Him, the biblical references about families aren’t easily assembled or organized because they need to be interpreted in the context of the overall message of the whole Bible. With exegetical challenges notwithstanding, […]
The health of children’s ministry is generally poor or failing, and growth is stagnant or declining. So how is the health of children’s ministry restored and growth regenerated? Briefly stated (each point should be an article in itself), here’s how to renew children’s ministry: Reimagine Bible engagement. Connecting children intimately with God’s Word is essential […]
What would you do if you only had one day in the year to do children’s ministry? What would you prioritize? Who would help? How would you do it? If you only had one day in the year to disciple a child, would you continue doing what you’re doing? Would you take your annual curriculum […]
Report on children’s and family ministry in Canada 2023 Are you looking for a post-pandemic snapshot of the state of children’s and family ministry in Canada? Do you want to see this generation of Canadian children connected with Jesus and His Word? With the help of two hundred and ten churches from thirty-seven denominations in […]
Here’s a compilation of Christian parenting quotes from Children’s Ministry Basics. Use them to inspire and encourage, formulate ideas, stimulate discussion, consider the truth they represent, or use them as practical advice. Christian Parenting Quotes The primary parenting task is to help children be exclusively devoted to Jesus and fully committed citizens in His kingdom. […]
What is Christian or Christocentric parenting? Are there distinct roles and responsibilities? How is Christian parenting different from secular parenting? Read on for some answers. What it’s not. Christian parenting, in the minds of many, is associated with the things parents do or don’t do. But taking your family to church, reading the Scriptures, praying […]
